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Hey, anybody know about this thing?

Hi;

I saw one of these micro units in a pawn shop today for $100.
Does anyone know anything about this recorder? The good, bad, or ugly?
It uses "smart media," which was like, the first generation of cards before Compact Flash, right? I don't even know if you can get them...

Re: Hey, anybody know about this thing?

Hey Ram,

I'm iPod'ing it right now, so I can't post any links (a bit of a pain), but if you Google the model, a bunch of hits come up, including units for sale. I Also saw a Sound On Sound article from 2001, which talks about data compression and very short recording times. Plus, it does use SmartMedia, which is apparently still out there, but pretty expensive. I guess this is not the unit for me, even at that price. I'd be using it more for back-up/redundant live/location recording, and/or second-system audio for video. This thing is more like a one-song-at-a-time 4-tracker.

Re: Hey, anybody know about this thing?

Originally Posted by Gregg Juke

Hey Ram,

I'm iPod'ing it right now, so I can't post any links (a bit of a pain), but if you Google the model, a bunch of hits come up, including units for sale. I Also saw a Sound On Sound article from 2001, which talks about data compression and very short recording times. Plus, it does use SmartMedia, which is apparently still out there, but pretty expensive. I guess this is not the unit for me, even at that price. I'd be using it more for back-up/redundant live/location recording, and/or second-system audio for video. This thing is more like a one-song-at-a-time 4-tracker.

GJ

So...do I Google "micro unit"? or what? Sorry if I'm missing the "model"...name of recorder, etc.

Re: Hey, anybody know about this thing?

PS-- Ram, if for some unforeseen reason, you decide that the PXR4 is just the thing for you, and $100 is just the right price, let me know. We could make arrangements, and I'd be glad to pick it up for you. This pawn shop is a pretty neat place; lots of cool stuff. I'll definitely be back there...